This institution is no longer active
Operations ceased on November 9, 2019. CRA examination history below reflects the period it was active.
At a Glance
Community Lending (CRA)
Satisfactory
Meets federal requirements for community lending
Financial Health
Adequate
ROA 0.60%
Is this bank safe?
FIRST BANK OF NEWTON holds a Satisfactory CRA rating (2017), meets basic financial requirements (ROA +0.60%).
Institution Profile
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County
Established
Total Assets
Community Reinvestment Rating
CRA / FFIECFederal regulators examine banks to ensure they lend and invest in the communities they serve, especially low- and moderate-income areas.
Overall Rating
Meets federal requirements for community lending
Exam Date
Exam Type
Regulator
Financial Snapshot
Total Assets
$202M
Total Deposits
$175M
Net Loans
$157M
Net Income
$880K
ROA
0.60%
Above avg for Small banks. Peer avg: 0.44%
ROE
5.65%
Risk-Based Capital
12.12%
Below avg for Small banks. Regulatory min: 8%
Total Assets — Last 8 Quarters
Peer Comparison
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Mortgage Lending
| Year | Applications | Orig. Rate | Denial Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 317 | 93.06% | 1.89% |
| 2018 | 431 | 92.81% | 1.86% |
Denial rate = denials ÷ total applications. 2024 national avg: 23.75% · Small bank avg: 6.90% · above-average shown in red
Rating History
CRA / FFIEC| Exam Date | Rating | Exam Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Satisfactory | Small Bank |
| Sep 2011 | Satisfactory | Small Bank |
| Sep 2005 | Outstanding | Small Bank |
5 previous ratings locked — back to 1991
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